The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country

Chapter 23

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John Adams President--Jefferson and the French Revolution--The French Directory--Money Demanded From America--"Millions for Defence; Not One Penny for Tribute"--Naval Warfare with France--Capture of The Insurgent --Defeat of The Vengeance--Peace With France--Death of Washington-- Alien and Sedition Laws--Jefferson President--The Louisiana Purchase-- Burr's Alleged Treason--War with the Barbary States--England Behind the Pirates--Heroic Naval Exploits--Carrying War Into Africa--Peace With Honor, 191